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Michaela & Mike: Fan Pier Boston Engagement Session

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Couples

“So what do you both do for work?” we asked Michaela and Mike. It was a beautiful night for their engagement session at Fan Pier in Boston. Mike immediately looked to Michaela, knowing that her work holds more value than words can convey. When she shared that she’s a special education teacher, it all made […]

Beauport Hotel Summer Wedding

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It was so quiet, you could have heard a pin drop. Ashley’s dad was holding the mic before a captive audience of loved ones. He began to speak and there was soon hardly a dry eye in the room. He shared heartfelt stories about both Ashley and John. About their love for others and their […]

Haleigh & Pat: South Boston Engagement Session

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“I think that was one of my favorite sessions – ever,” I said to Dillon as I looked through the images from Haleigh and Pat’s engagement session in South Boston. From Haleigh’s Hill House dress to the dreamy golden light and the refreshing breeze off the water, it was all SO good. And it was […]

Nayiri & Chuck: Early Summer Cruiseport Wedding

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Nayiri and Chuck are two of the kindest, most gracious people around. As their early summer began and their wedding at Cruiseport in Gloucester was approaching, we had several opportunities to connect with them and talk through their vision for the day. In one of our conversations, Chuck asked what Dillon would like for breakfast. […]

Izzie & Tyler: Newbury, Massachusetts Engagement Session

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Izzie and Tyler’s engagement session in Newbury, Massachusetts was so much fun. They kept each other smiling and laughing during the entire time, completely at ease with each other. We try to make every session fun for our couples and they made it so easy to do so! The saying “time flies when you’re having […]

Mary & Sam: Castle Hill Inn Engagement Session

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It’s not often that we get to stand with our couples in the very spot where they got engaged. But on a magical summer evening with Mary and Sam, we got that privilege! Newport was bathed in the most pretty golden sunlight that evening. And Castle Hill Inn served as the perfect backdrop for their […]

Abby & Alex: Ipswich Massachusetts Beach Engagement Session

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Abby and Alex’s beach engagement session in Ipswich, Massachusetts was so good. From the moment they stepped out of the car, it felt like we’d known them for years. They have a warmth about them that is so special. Their kindness and care shined through their entire session and in each conversation we shared. They […]

Monica & Andrew: Endicott College Engagement Session

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Couples

Monica and Andrew’s engagement session at Endicott College was such a special one! It’s not everyday that we get to see the very places where our couples fell in love. During their session, Monica and Andrew took us through their campus. They shared with us the building where they met. They told us about where […]

Rachel & Jeff: Annisquam Yacht Club Wedding

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Rachel and Jeff’s day was filled with history. From the setting of their wedding reception, Annisquam Yacht Club, to the homes where they got ready in the village of Annisquam, their day was rich in heirlooms and storied places. It seems fitting to begin our introduction of them with a story about them of our […]

Stories from Our Wedding Day: When Things Go Differently Than Planned at Your Wedding

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For Brides

There are almost always things that go differently than planned at your wedding. Sometimes they are small, and sometimes that are a bit more significant. But even so, the day can still be so beautiful, joyful, meaningful, and memorable. Today I’m sharing some never-before-told-online stories of examples from our own wedding. 7 years ago this […]

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